Daybeds
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
1990s American Chinoiserie Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Balinese Daybeds
Teak
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s American Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Upholstery, Pine
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cotton, Linen
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Resin
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Daybeds
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Cane, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Plastic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Teak
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Brass
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1950s Czech Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Pine
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1980s American Chesterfield Vintage Daybeds
Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Upholstery, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Daybeds
Rope, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Louis XVI Daybeds
Upholstery, Maple, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Faux Bamboo
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Antique Daybeds
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century French Daybeds
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Uzbek Daybeds
Cotton, Silk
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Antique, New and Vintage Daybeds
An antique or vintage daybed is a practical solution for furnishing any modest-sized bedroom or guest room and can even be a versatile option for the reading nook in your living room.
Daybeds, which traditionally comprise a simple three-sided frame and twin-size mattress or boxy foam cushion, have a long history that dates back at least to the early Greeks and Romans. The spare construction and multipurpose nature of these multifunctional marvels — they’re not loveseats, sofas or chaise longues, but each share some commonalities — have over time rendered them an easy and often essential piece of seating.
All manner of daybeds have materialized over the years. There are ornate, unconventional versions created in the Louis XV, Art Deco and Empire styles, while popular mid-century modern iterations include the Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, as well as the Nelson daybed, which architect George Nelson created for Herman Miller in the 1940s. But you don’t have to limit yourself to one of the classics.
Variations on the daybed have been developed all over the world, and contemporary examples come in all shapes, upholstery options and sizes. (They’re no longer limited to twin size.) No matter what style you choose, this luxury furnishing ensures that you don’t have to wait until nighttime to start dreaming.
On 1stDibs, find a cozy collection of antique, new and vintage daybeds today.
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